The American Journal of Managed Care: Oncology Care Model Tied to Reduced Chemotherapy, Lower Medicare Spending in Poor-Prognosis Cancers
The CMS Oncology Care Model (OCM) was associated with reduced chemotherapy initiation and lower Medicare spending among patients with poor-prognosis cancers, according to a study published today in ...
Oncology Care Model Tied to Reduced Chemotherapy, Lower Medicare Spending in Poor-Prognosis Cancers
The Medicare.gov Web site also has a tool to help you determine if you are eligible for Medicare and when you can enroll. It is called the Medicare Eligibility Tool.
Generally, Medicare is for people 65 or older. You may be able to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Medicare Medicare is federal health insurance for people 65 or older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions. A federal agency called the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services runs Medicare. Because it’s a federal program, Medicare has set standards for costs and coverage. This means a person’s Medicare coverage will be the same no matter what state they live in.
A Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part of Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by private companies approved by Medicare.
Your Medicare card will arrive in the mail in about 30 days at the address on file with Social Security. When you request your replacement card, be sure to check your mailing address that’s in your personal Social Security account and make any necessary updates.